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Falklands War: Living with survivor’s guilt 40 years on

A Scots veteran has said how his brother’s death in a hit-and-run made him realise he suffers with survivor’s guilt after fighting in the Falklands War four decades ago. Norman McDade, who prefers to go by the name Mac, joined the Royal Navy aged 17 ...

27 Mar 2022 at 03:55

Scotland

Pause to remember all conflicts and not just the ‘big wars’, says veteran

An Army veteran has called on people to remember those who served in lesser-known conflicts, and not just to focus on “the big wars”. During his 25 years in the Army, Derek “Benny” Bennett saw active service in Northern Ireland at the height of the ...

11 Nov 2024 at 00:01

Veterans enjoy D-Day party at military care home

A 98-year-old D-Day veteran was the guest of honour at a military care home party in Renfrewshire to mark the 80th anniversary of the event. Albert Lamond joined dozens of veterans in a 1940s-themed party at the Erskine Home, run by Erskine ...

06 Jun 2024 at 18:09

Scotland

Veterans’ charity asks if anyone has spare tank for village centrepiece

A veterans’ charity has made an unusual request as it seeks an old tank, aircraft or other military object to provide a striking village centrepiece. Erskine Veterans Charity has appealed for help in finding an eye-catching tribute which ...

26 Feb 2024 at 13:32

Schoolchildren and veterans co-author book of memories for VE Day

Second World War veterans have been interviewed by schoolchildren for a book which preserves their stories to educate future generations about the conflict. Memories of the Arctic convoys and the Clydebank blitz were among those shared ...

05 May 2025 at 13:06

Veteran says horrors of war ‘should never be forgotten’ on anniversary of VJ Day

A 99-year-old veteran who served in the Second World War and helped evacuate prisoners of war after VJ Day has said the horrors of war “should never be forgotten”, on the 80th anniversary of the Japanese surrender. Albert Lamond took ...

15 Aug 2025 at 00:01

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